N.Y. Today: Brooklyn-Style Tennis: No Celebs, Plenty of Drama, Nothing Like the U.S. Open

A community of mostly Black players has thrived for decades at Lincoln Terrace Park despite outdat.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story August 28, 2022 Dieu-Nalio Chéry for The New York Times Brooklyn-Style Tennis: No Celebs, Plenty of Drama, Nothing Like the U.S. Open A community of mostly Black players has thrived for decades at Lincoln Terrace Park despite outdated facilities, high crime and little recognition. By Corey Kilgannon Before Serena, There Was Althea Althea Gibson was the first Black player to win Wimbledon. Soon, the block in Harlem where she grew up will bear her name. By Sally H. Jacobs METROPOLITAN DIARY 'I Often Wish the Morning Hour Would Last Longer' Waking up early, riding a commuter train and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. New York City Sets a High Bar for Lifeguards. That Could Be a Problem. The city requires its pool lifeguards to meet standards similar to those set for ocean lifeguards, beyond what the state sets. By Hurubie Meko How a Public Tennis Court Attendant Spends His Sundays Walter Odom, a fixture in Fort Greene Park, makes sure players respect the hourly schedule and keep their T-shirts on. By T.M. Brown Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018